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Having served as a residence as well as a godown for gambier, biscuits and other commodities, the old Riverhouse is imbibed with history, memories and soul. Flanked by towering terracotta warriors, the entrance The Forbidden City is akin to that of an ancient Chinese Emperor’s opulent abode. The interior impresses effortlessly with its elegant blend of old-world oriental charm and modern sophistication.
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Venue Decor
The middle of Restaurant Madame Butterfly is in the traditional style of Chinese houses with two voids flanked by wooden railings so guests may look down to Bar CoCoon and finally, extending beyond the back of the restaurant is a balcony that overlooks the courtyard and the garden into the recently revamped Clarke Quay.
Hanging on the walls of the Forbidden City are Chinese paintings, calligraphy and art from worldrenowned artists. Ming vases, Tang antiques and Qing artifacts line the shelves. The traditional furniture themselves, as well as the cutlery, are crafted by master Chinese craftsmen, making one wonder where the art galley ends, and where the restaurant begins. Silken drapes gently brush the walls and the ceiling like the soft wings of a butterfly.
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Menu Approach
Guests at Restaurant Madame Butterfly will enjoy modern Chinese cuisine from IndoChina, conceived from the perfect marriage between taste and art.
The food itself is exquisite - Chinese food served with the style and panache of the French, and prepared with the joie de vivre of the Italians. Here one can find premium dishes standard on any menu from deluxe Chinese restaurants but in the quietude one would expect from a chic Western eatery.
Address :
The Forbidden City, Clarke Quay
3A Merchant’s Court, River Valley Road, #01-02
Singapore 179020
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Contact : +65 6557 6266
Operating Hours :
Lunch :
Mondays to Fridays : 12.00pm - 3.00pm
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays)
Dinner :
Mondays to Saturdays : 6.30pm-11.00pm
(Closed on Sundays)
